Sanctified Storytelling: A Wise Disciple Podcast

Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including  Animal Well , The Hobbit, some non-fiction books, some poetry, and the film American Fiction (2023). Join our community on Discord! If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wisedisciple.org . Get your Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Check out our YouTub...

Logan and Tyler discuss Ethan Hawke's 2015 book, Rules for a Knight, in which the author presents a series of meditative lessons on virtue and character. Framed as a letter from a knight to his children, the book is set in a fictional medieval context and distills wisdom into 20 concise rules each accompanied by reflections on qualities such as humility, courage, and honesty. Drawing from diverse...

"A living nuclear weapon. Destined to walk the Earth forever; indestructible" Logan and Tyler are joined by an old friend of the show, Scott Kelly, to discuss his deep love for Godzilla in both modern and classic films. Along-the-way they discuss the nature of Godzilla in the movies including everything from his debut in the original 1954 black and white film, all the way to more modern releases....

Well we hope you'd last an hour in this asylum, because this is the Taylor Swift episode! Logan and Tyler review the pop megastar's latest album  The Tortured Poets Department  and also talk about how they approach music criticism. The conversation spans from artists telling stories beyond themselves (including a side-eye at Scorcese), thematic cohesiveness in albums, reflections on other parts of...

Dust off your pip boy for this one, because we're diving into the world of  Fallout!  Gamer bros/cinephiles (telephiles?) Logan and Tyler review Amazon's treatment of the popular video game series in this spoilerific discussion. They talk about changes to the lore, the series' satirical treatment of stereotypical Americana, how the show treats innocence, who gets the blame for human evil in the po...

The dynamic duo dives into the headlines for this episode, breaking down Richard Dawkins's viral interview and exploring the question of one of the culture's most forceful atheists identifying as a cultural Christian, and even going so far as to call it "fundamentally decent religion." What's up with that? Is this the weirdest timeline? The guys discuss the impact of Christian art, even in the hea...

Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including 3 Body Problem, Hi-Fi Rush, God Emperor of Dune, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and the Friends per Second Podcast. -- Join our community on Discord! If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wisedisciple.org . Get your Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Check out o...

Your original dynamic duo is back for a chat about the beloved Arthurian legend of  Sir Gawain and the Green Knight ! The guys break down the story, why they love it so much, and what the strange story structure is exploring about virtue in the context of Arthurian legend. Then they dig into the critically-acclaimed (but also controversial) film version by David Lowery that was released in 2019. W...

Logan and Tyler interview Rachel White, an award-winning animator who is soon to graduate from the George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. In this episode, the guys get to talk about Rachel's pathway through life to the creative fields and how faith has helped shape her art. They also get to discuss the joys and pressures of holding multiple roles...

Gene joins Logan and Tyler to talk about  Dune Part 2! What does Frank Herbert's highly influential science fiction novel have to say about religion, demagogery, and Messiah figures? Is it anti-religious, anti-Christian, anti-Islam, or none of these? Is Paul the hero or the villain? The guys discuss all this and more in a very spoilery, wide-ranging conversation about the Dune universe.   Note: Wh...

Logan and Tyler bring their experience as Bible teachers to this episode of the show, and talk about how the same instincts that make us lovers of stories can make us more effective at sharing the gospel. Why is so much of the Bible told in stories? How would you explain the story of the Bible if you only had one conversation? Is the common term "Bible story" problematic? The guys tackle these que...

Tyler and Logan talk about the stories and media they've been engaging with recently, incuding: Helldivers 2; Chains & Stakes by The Dead South; The Peanut Butter Falcon; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon; and The Confessions of St. Augustine. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wisedisciple.org . Get your Wise Disciple me...

The guys return to the world of myth to do a deep dive on the question of Christians engaging with works of mythology. Do the stories of Homer, Virgil, and others which tell stories of gods and goddesses glorify idols? Should Christians dive into these stories, knowing that they were inspired by false gods? Why did early Christians like Justin Martyr and Augustine of Hippo find value in them? List...

Tyler and Logan return to the world of video games for this analysis of Returnal.  What does the game's giant twist say about guilt and the subconscious? Should Christians be wary of the surrealist style the game utilizes? Plus, Super Bowl commercials! Discussed on the Show: Video Essay on Returnal -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wisedisciple.o...

Gene Gosewehr joins Logan and Tyler to talk about the Oscars. Are they actually important? Is it a scandal that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations while the Ken doll did? Then they break down some of the Oscar nominees, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Killers of the Flower Moon. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wisedisc...

Tyler and Logan examine the work and legacy of Stephen King, especially his part-memoir part-writing manual On Writing . How do you incorporate theme into stories without beating readers over the head? Is profanity in stories ever justified? How do King's stories understand good and evil? Tune in to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org  or  tyler@wis...

On return from a holiday hiatus/ These hosts two/ Delve into the forests of Sir Orpheus/ His trails prove/ A tale of love lost, of godly truth and beauty/ Virtue made plain/ But not alone of faeries does this story tell/ But the Christian story/ Finds voice among the echoes here, where myth gives way to truth. -- Also, Logan bad at remembering song lyrics. How bad? Tune in to find out! -- If you h...

On this mammoth-sized episode, Logan and Tyler talk about their favorite stories of 2023, including books, films, podcasts, music, and more!  -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org. Get your Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple.store Check out our YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@WiseDisciple . Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christia...

On this episode of the show, Logan and Tyler talk about Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. They open with a dicussion about the novel itself, how it resembles a traditional fairy tale, the redemptive nature of making Scrooge the protagonist, and more. Then they shift to a comparison of two adaptations: the most dreary they could find (Christmas Carol on FX, starring Guy Pearce), and the most lig...

Tyler and Logan dive into the subject of hymns. Why exactly is music a part of Christian worship? Why must it be collective? Is there a difference between corporate and private worship? And what hymns do the guys find most impactful and why? Give it a listen to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wisedisciple.org Get your Wise Disciple merch here:  www.wisedisciple....

The guys dive into two of the books by George MacDonald, a writer revered by such literary titans as C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and G.K. Chesterton. Join us as we dig beneath the surface of these children's fairy tales in  The Princess and the Goblin and  The Princess and Curdie , and examine how MacDonald used the fairy tale and knightly quest forms to explore faith, virtue, masculinity, and hon...

Gene Gosewehr makes a triumphant return to the podcast alongside Logan and Tyler for another New Release Roundup, including The Marvels and Napoleon, alongside book reviews of Robert Galbraith / J.K. Rowling's The Running Grave, and Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate by John J. Thompson. Join the guys as they tackle hard-hitting questions like "Why is The Marvels bombing?", "Can scripture save cult victi...

With Tyler out this week and Logan swimming for air amid a sea of homework, we go back to the past! This replay episode from January of this year features Logan and Tyler talking about video games, including what our content lines should be, how the use of player choice can be used to explore certain themes, and much more. Check it out! -- If you have a question for the show, send it to  logan@wis...

The guys take a dive back into the cyberworld with an analysis of a CyberPunk 2077 mission that directly confronts religion, conversion, and crucifixion, but with a twist on celebrity and exploitative violence. What should Christians make of it? How might it be relevant to the ways we can be swayed be false or seductive ideas? Listen to the episode and find out! -- If you have a question for the s...

It's bird! It's a plane! It's . . . an archetype?! Logan and Tyler chat about the writers' strike, then turn to the genre of superheroes - are they modern-day mythologies or everyman stories? What do our superhero stories say about our drive to find absolute good and evil? How should dystopian stories in the genre like Watchmen be interpreted? And what are the guys' favorite superhero stories? Giv...